Schenectady vigil for school shooting victims

December 17, 2012 1:55 PM

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Maria Silverio, 8, from Schenectady takes part in a candlelight prayer vigil outside of city hall on Sunday, Dec. 16, 2012 in Schenectady, NY. The vigil was held to show support for the families and community members of Newtown, CT. The vigil was organized by the Hamilton Hill Neighborhood Association. (Paul Buckowski / Times Union) less

Maria Silverio, 8, from Schenectady takes part in a candlelight prayer vigil outside of city hall on Sunday, Dec. 16, 2012 in Schenectady, NY. The vigil was held to show support for the families and community ... more

Photo: Paul Buckowski

Maria Silverio, 8, from Schenectady takes part in a candlelight... Photo-3903400.54012 - Times Union

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City Council member and a member of the Hamilton Hill Neighborhood Association, Marion Porterfiled addresses those gathered for a candlelight prayer vigil outside of city hall on Sunday, Dec. 16, 2012 in Schenectady, NY. The vigil was held to show support for the families and community members of Newtown, CT. The vigil was organized by the Hamilton Hill Neighborhood Association. (Paul Buckowski / Times Union) less

City Council member and a member of the Hamilton Hill Neighborhood Association, Marion Porterfiled addresses those gathered for a candlelight prayer vigil outside of city hall on Sunday, Dec. 16, 2012 in ... more

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City Council member and a member of the Hamilton Hill Neighborhood... Photo-3903397.54012 - Times Union

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The Rev. Diana Fletcher, with AME Zion Church in Gloversville, becomes emotional as she leads a prayer during a candlelight prayer vigil outside of city hall on Sunday, Dec. 16, 2012 in Schenectady, NY. The vigil was held to show support for the families and community members of Newtown, CT. The vigil was organized by the Hamilton Hill Neighborhood Association. (Paul Buckowski / Times Union) less

The Rev. Diana Fletcher, with AME Zion Church in Gloversville, becomes emotional as she leads a prayer during a candlelight prayer vigil outside of city hall on Sunday, Dec. 16, 2012 in Schenectady, NY. The ... more

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The Rev. Diana Fletcher, with AME Zion Church in Gloversville,... Photo-3903398.54012 - Times Union

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People gather for a candlelight prayer vigil outside of city hall on Sunday, Dec. 16, 2012 in Schenectady, NY. The vigil was held to show support for the families and community members of Newtown, CT. The vigil was organized by the Hamilton Hill Neighborhood Association. (Paul Buckowski / Times Union) less

People gather for a candlelight prayer vigil outside of city hall on Sunday, Dec. 16, 2012 in Schenectady, NY. The vigil was held to show support for the families and community members of Newtown, CT. The ... more

Photo: Paul Buckowski

People gather for a candlelight prayer vigil outside of city hall... Photo-3903399.54012 - Times Union

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People hold candles as they take part in a candlelight prayer vigil outside of city hall on Sunday, Dec. 16, 2012 in Schenectady, NY. The vigil was held to show support for the families and community members of Newtown, CT. The vigil was organized by the Hamilton Hill Neighborhood Association. (Paul Buckowski / Times Union) less

People hold candles as they take part in a candlelight prayer vigil outside of city hall on Sunday, Dec. 16, 2012 in Schenectady, NY. The vigil was held to show support for the families and community members ... more

Photo: Paul Buckowski

People hold candles as they take part in a candlelight prayer vigil... Photo-3903401.54012 - Times Union

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People hold candles as they take part in a candlelight prayer vigil outside of city hall on Sunday, Dec. 16, 2012 in Schenectady, NY. The vigil was held to show support for the families and community members of Newtown, CT. The vigil was organized by the Hamilton Hill Neighborhood Association. (Paul Buckowski / Times Union) less

People hold candles as they take part in a candlelight prayer vigil outside of city hall on Sunday, Dec. 16, 2012 in Schenectady, NY. The vigil was held to show support for the families and community members ... more

Photo: Paul Buckowski

People hold candles as they take part in a candlelight prayer vigil... Photo-3903402.54012 - Times Union

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U.S. Congressman Paul Tonko, at podium, addresses those gathered for a candlelight prayer vigil outside of city hall on Sunday, Dec. 16, 2012 in Schenectady, NY. The vigil was held to show support for the families and community members of Newtown, CT. The vigil was organized by the Hamilton Hill Neighborhood Association. (Paul Buckowski / Times Union) less

U.S. Congressman Paul Tonko, at podium, addresses those gathered for a candlelight prayer vigil outside of city hall on Sunday, Dec. 16, 2012 in Schenectady, NY. The vigil was held to show support for the ... more

Photo: Paul Buckowski

U.S. Congressman Paul Tonko, at podium, addresses those gathered... Photo-3903403.54012 - Times Union

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Maria Silverio, 8, from Schenectady holds her candle up as she takes part in a candlelight prayer vigil outside of city hall on Sunday, Dec. 16, 2012 in Schenectady, NY. The vigil was held to show support for the families and community members of Newtown, CT. The vigil was organized by the Hamilton Hill Neighborhood Association. (Paul Buckowski / Times Union) less

Maria Silverio, 8, from Schenectady holds her candle up as she takes part in a candlelight prayer vigil outside of city hall on Sunday, Dec. 16, 2012 in Schenectady, NY. The vigil was held to show support for ... more

Photo: Paul Buckowski

Maria Silverio, 8, from Schenectady holds her candle up as she... Photo-3903404.54012 - Times Union